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I’m here with my super quick {ready in just 10 minutes!} and utterly delicious guacamole recipe. Check out my 6 Tips for the Best Classic Guacamole. | Healthy Seasonal Recipes | Katie Webster | #glutenfree #superbowl #appetizer

I originally shared this recipe on January 17, 2014. I have updated the images the text today.

Why We Love This Classic Guacamole Recipe

I was weaned on Tex Mex food (my mom’s side of the family is from Texas). For us, gathering together and making a Mexican food classic like chicken tacos or chicken enchiladas and serving it with fresh guacamole and pico de Gallo from scratch is a love language of sorts.

Homemade guac is so easy to make. In fact, I have been making guacamole since I could reach the kitchen counter.

Even though it is so simple to make, you can miss an opportunity for great taste and flavor. On its surface, classic guacamole couldn’t be more simple, avocado mashed up with some lime, garlic and salt.

I’m here with my super quick {ready in just 10 minutes!} and utterly delicious guacamole recipe. Check out my 6 Tips for the Best Classic Guacamole. | Healthy Seasonal Recipes | Katie Webster | #glutenfree #superbowl #appetizer

Ingredients For Classic Guacamole

  • Ripe Hass avocados: make sure they are soft but not squishy. Stay away from green avocados, as they are not ripe yet. When they are black they are usually ripe, but it is helpful to give them a gentle squeeze to see if they give a little.
  • Lime juice: I add this to taste. I prefer a pretty sour guacamole. But if you prefer less you can use a but less.
  • Salsa or Pico De Gallo: I like Pace Picante Sauce (medium is my favorite) because it is not too chunky and has just the right amount of heat. You can also add a few scoops of Pico De Gallo into the guac instead.
  • Cilantro: My grandmother never added cilantro to her guac, but I love the way it tastes. This is optional if you do not like cilantro.
  • Salt: Make sure to taste the guac and adjust the salt. The amount of lime you use will have to be balanced with the salt.
  • Garlic: Start with one small clove and mine it finely. A little goes a long way!

How To Make Guacamole

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop them out into a large bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher. For a larger batch, it is helpful to use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

Next add in the garlic, lime, salsa and salt. Blend it all together and give it a taste. Adjust the seasoning and lime until it tastes to your liking.

I’m here with my super quick {ready in just 10 minutes!} and utterly delicious guacamole recipe. Check out my 6 Tips for the Best Classic Guacamole. | Healthy Seasonal Recipes | Katie Webster | #glutenfree #superbowl #appetizer

FAQs and Expert Tips

Can you make guacamole in advance?

Yes you can make it up to 1 day ahead. Guacamole starts to turn brown along the top surface after a few hours where it comes in contact with the air. To minimize this you can place a piece of plastic over the surface and press it down so that it doesn’t come in contact with the air. Scrape off the browned outer layer before serving.

Does storing the pit in guacamole prevent it from turning brown?

This is an urban legend and doesn’t have any real science behind it. The mashed avacodo turns brown when it comes in contact with air and starts to oxidize. Lime juice (or acidic ingredients) help inhibit this oxidization as does creating a physical barrier, (like pressing plastic wrap on the surface.)

What goes with guacamole, besides chips?

  • As a Topping: Guac is amazing as a topping for Mexican food classics like steak fajitas, Beef Barbacoa tacos, turkey enchiladas and vegetarian burrito bowls.
  • With Protein: I love it dolloped over roasted or grilled protein like steak or chicken. It is excellent with tuna, swordfish and salmon too!
  • As a Dip: We love guac as a dip with raw veggies and crackers.
  • As a Spread: It is great to spread on soft flour tortillas to make a wrap filled with veggies or I love it with smoked turkey breast in a sandwich.
  • Snacks: Try it rolled up with ham for a low-carb snack or use it instead of yolks to stuff hard boiled eggs.

Variations To Try

  • Add in finely chopped onions, scallions or green onions
  • Add a teaspoon or two of chopped chipotle in adobo
  • Mix in corn kernels and crumbled cooked bacon
  • Add in ground chipotle chili powder, minced fresh jalpañeo or hot sauce to make it spicier
  • See more ideas here in Guacamole 5 Ways.

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Happy Cooking! ~Katie

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I’m here with my super quick {ready in just 10 minutes!} and utterly delicious guacamole recipe. Check out my 6 Tips for the Best Classic Guacamole. | Healthy Seasonal Recipes | Katie Webster | #glutenfree #superbowl #appetizer

Classic Guacamole


  • Author: Katie Webster
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1/4 cup 1x

Description

Classic guacamole recipe made with avocado, lime and salt with a bit of salsa, cilantro and garlic. Healthy, naturally gluten free and only 86 calories per 1/4 cup serving.


Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe Hass avocados
  • 3 tablespoons to 1/4 cup lime juice, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons medium Pace Picante Sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced like crazy

Instructions

  1. Mash avocado, lime, Pace, cilantro salt and garlic in a large bowl until desired smoothness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 87 calories
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g

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